Chapter 152: The Wealthy Pei Loaer (6)_1
Zhang Dayun’s father was actually thinking even further ahead, "Both the Wang family and Chang’s house are aristocratic families, whether it’s with Chang’s house or the Wang family, making a connection with just one would be extraordinary, yet Pei Qin has managed to connect with both at once. If in the future, our two sons could find a respectable job with either the Wang family or Chang’s house and save up some silver, then our grandsons could study for the imperial examinations. If that happens, our Zhang family would truly rise to prominence! Jian Xiao is married to Lady Fang, and Pei Daya is Pei Loaer’s own flesh and blood daughter, not one of the lowly born. They run a pancake stall together, and if they end up opening a noodle shop later on, they wouldn’t need the married-off Pei Qin to provide for her parental home."
He discussed it with Grandma Zhang, and the two of them hit it off. Marrying Pei Daya would surely be a good deal for them, and their son would be happy too. Those gossiping folks would soon be green with envy.
Seeing that his father had already agreed and even took the initiative to persuade his mother, Zhang Dayun was overjoyed. He begged and pleaded with Grandma Zhang, "...Our family will move to the town later, or even into the county seat, so we won’t have to listen to those wild rumors anymore!"
Grandma Zhang was quite tempted, but she had previously declared that she would absolutely not allow Pei Daya to marry into their family. Now, if she agreed, where would she put her face?
Zhang Dayun’s father said, "I will handle this matter. You just need to agree. Just say that the son likes her and you really can’t bear to stop it, just let the son and Pei Daya be together!" This way, she was able to step down gracefully.
Grandma Zhang pursed her lips and said nothing.
Such explanations would only be believed by their own family.
As soon as the news broke, the villagers began to whisper among themselves that Grandma Zhang saw Pei Qin had made connections with the young masters of the Wang family and Chang’s house and earned some silver, so she was shamelessly trying to get Pei Qin married to her son again.
Grandma Zhang even made a special trip to the town. She had heard that a family there had asked for Pei Daya’s hand in marriage, but she hadn’t agreed, apparently not impressed by them. Perhaps, after making connections with the sons of wealthy families, she harbored aspirations of marrying above her station.
Chang Yonglin arrived early again with his companion.
Noticing the guards accompanying them, Pei Qin casually reminded them, "Next time you come, bring a couple of guards too! The year-end is approaching, and every family wants to celebrate a prosperous New Year. Those penniless ruffians and bandits are starting to find ways to finance their celebrations. You two little fat sheep, if you fall into their hands, they’ll surely chop off one of your legs!"